In the name of fiscal responsibility, I’m taking a shopping respite through the end of the year.  When you write a fashion blog, not shopping is like being a person on a diet who moves into a McDonald’s.  But I’m determined to flex some self-discipline now that my holiday shopping is done.

I was trying so hard to do a thoughtful, curated list of sale picks that I left one store off.  I considered rolling without it, but I can’t because there are a lot of amazing pieces for holiday parties and the office.  Plus, you’ve gotta see this dress.  It shouldn’t be missed.

So many sales.  When I open my Instagram, it’s just post after post about sales.  Every sale.  And so many items from each sale. Do I need to see 13 sweaters from J.Crew?  How many times in a two-month period can I be bombarded with people’s Shopbop Sale Favorites, which are somehow different than their […]

As I’ve mentioned prior, I cannot drink gin due to an allergy.  For many years, this was not a problem.  And then, one day, gin became popular again.  Suddenly, I found myself either asking for substitutions (which can be dangerous since vodka and gin are both clear) or drinking Bourbon.  But sometimes, a gin cocktail […]

This year, I really wanted to host a Favorite Things party.  If you’re not familiar with these parties, the concept is simple: every attendee brings a gift, usually something under $15, that they really love, and they bring enough for everyone.  So at the end of the night, everyone leaves with a few new “must […]

Yes, I know it’s Tuesday.  My parents were in town this weekend, so the window shopping had to wait until last night.  Here are the pieces that caught my eye this week, as I was hunting for blog inspiration.

America’s retailers have decided that Christmas begins in October.  From the end of September until January, there shall only be shopping.  The powers that be have decreed it.  As a result, Black Friday now starts the Friday before Veteran’s Day and runs through Thanksgiving weekend.  Here are my best picks from the early sales.

Part of me can’t believe I am writing this post.  But in 2023, there’s a decent chance that you might be headed to a holiday sweater party this year.  I’ve been invited to two.  So if you’re in the same conundrum, never fear.

From nail polish to jewelry for Moms to shape wear for the holiday party circuit, this week has several questions that we might all like answers to.  And at the end, a thank you from a reader, and a thank you to all of you.